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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.55, 24.24 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.55, 24.24 and 15.25 is: 21.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.55 : 24.24 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.55/24.24 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.55x = 24.24 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.55x = 369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369.66/17.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.06

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